Misinformation Spread by Spanish Propagandist Ana Hurtado Regarding Fidel Castro Tribute
Spanish propagandist Ana Hurtado spreads misinformation by posting an old photo of a tribute to Fidel Castro as recent news. The image, dated back to 2016, was shared during her participation in a colloquium addressing misinformation, highlighting the irony of her actions amidst calls for truth in media. This reflects a larger pattern of disinformation tactics employed by supporters of the Cuban regime.
Ana Hurtado Martínez, a Spanish propagandist known for her defense of the Cuban regime, recently disseminated misleading information via social media. She posted an image of a graffiti-covered train featuring the name of Fidel Castro at the Francia station in Barcelona, misleadingly portraying it as a new tribute to the late dictator.
In her post, Hurtado Martínez remarked, “Good morning. This is how one of the trains looks at the França Station in Barcelona. ¡Fidel, world leader!” However, the image actually dates back to November 2016, following Castro’s death and the subsequent celebrations organized by leftist groups in Spain. The graffiti stating “Fidel Castro. Forever, commander” was created by a Catalan communist organization called Ítaca.
This incident coincides with Hurtado Martínez’s participation in the IV International Patria Colloquium held in Havana, which purportedly aims to discuss the impacts of misinformation and digital media’s role in shaping power. Ironically, while denouncing “fake news” and a “media war,”
Hurtado Martínez was found spreading false information herself.
The Colloquium, organized by Cuba’s Union of Journalists (UPEC) among others, featured various scholars and political figures discussing leftist communication strategies. However, cases like that of Hurtado Martínez indicate that such events prioritize bolstering the Cuban regime’s narratives through the manipulation of facts.
This incident is not new for Hurtado Martínez, who has frequently employed disinformation methods to advocate for the Cuban government. She has often reiterated official narratives without verifying their accuracy and has attacked independent journalists raising concerns about repression in Cuba. Her participation in events like the Patria Colloquium suggests that their true purpose is to legitimize state propaganda rather than facilitate genuine discourse.
In summary, Ana Hurtado Martínez’s recent post exemplifies the ongoing issue of misinformation propagated by defenders of the Cuban regime. By misrepresenting a nearly decade-old image as current, she contributes to the narrative manipulation prevalent among regime supporters. This incident serves as a critical reminder of the complexities surrounding digital media and the need for political discourse to be grounded in factual integrity.
Original Source: en.cibercuba.com
